In Which of the Following Areas Would the "Two Presidencies

question 18

Multiple Choice

In which of the following areas would the "two presidencies" theory predict that the president would have the most power?

• A) passing a law to regulate the financial industry
• B) raising taxes on high earners
• C) sending troops to Syria
• D) changing the way agriculture subsidies are distributed

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Par Value

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Profit Margin

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